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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "MA 299"
COURSE NAME: "Calculus II"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Spring Semester 2012
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Capparelli Stefano
HOURS: TTH 19:00-20:15
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: Prerequisite: MA 198 with a grade of C- or above
OFFICE HOURS: TBA

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A second course in Calculus to complete the study of fundamental techniques.
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
The course is a further development of calculus at a more advanced level. After covering traditional topics such as
techniques of integration, differential equations and the study of several variables, attention is given to business and
economics applications (constrained optimization, Lagrange multipliers, Method of Least Squares, Numerical
approximation, Taylor series, etc.)
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The student will learn how to use classic Calculus techniques to analyze functions, models, and learn optimization methods.
TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
Calculus, Revised, International Edition, 9eLarsonBrooks-Cole9780538498647     
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
There will be four in class testsEach test will last a whole class period and will be based on the most recent material studied in class. Each test will be worth 15 percent of the final grade for a total of 60 percent. The remaining 40 percent will be assigned based on the comprehensive final examination.15 percent each

-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

The grade scale is as follows:

A: 90%-100% (The student demonstrates complete, accurate, and critical knowledge of all the topics, is able to make appropriate connections among different parts of the subject matter, uses the appropriate language and terminology correctly and rigorously and is autonomous in his study)

B: 80%-89% (The student has a somewhat accurate knowledge of the subject matter and uses clear logic in his/her arguments) 

C: 70%-79% (The student has the essential knowledge of the subject matter, understands the topics, and can express it in a simple language)

D: 60%-69% (The student has a superficial, mnemonic knowledge of the subject matter, is uncertain and makes errors in the presentations)

F: below 60% (At best, the students has a superficial knowledge of some of the topics discussed in the course. He makes serious errors in the presentations).

Additional class policies:

·          Cheating is not tolerated (please see the University Catalogue for the policy regarding academic dishonesty).

·          Coming late to class or leaving early will be possible only with permission of the instructor.


-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Please refer to the university catalog for the attendance and absence policy
ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred. In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment, may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation to the President, who will make the final decision.
STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap. Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.

SCHEDULE

SessionSession FocusReading AssignmentOther AssignmentMeeting Place/Exam Dates
Week 1Review of Integration   
Week 2Techniques of Integration   
Week 3Numerical Integration, Improper Integrals   
Weeks 4, 5Differential equations   
Weeks 6, 7Functions of several variables. Partial Derivatives   
Weeks 8, 9Lagrange Multipliers. Least Squares Regression Analysis   
Week 10Double Integrals   
Week 11Trigonometric functions   
Week 12Series and Taylor Polynomials